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“The one thing that we’re very wary of is waking up one day and not being able to fill out a rotation in the American League East that can have a chance to pitch 170-220 innings [per starter].”

Wren on the Braves' pitching depth:

“We feel like our rotation is one of our strengths. In our rotation and our bullpen we’re basically returning everyone and we have some dynamic young pitchers that are one verge of being a part of our rotation or on our club, so we do have depth.

“I always cringe when people say you have too much pitching because you never have enough pitching. But you also have to look at your club honestly and say ‘where do we have pieces that we can deal from.’ I think our pitching will enable us to fill some of our needs if we want to move one or so of those guys. It’s something we’re open to; it’s not something we’re absolutely going to do.”

I don't see Barney's value ever being higher than it is now. Just can't see the bat making any strides personally. So, he's never going to have 4 years of control again, nor is it likely he'll have another season in the field quite as stellar as this one. So trade him now. If he brings back a Porcello, Corbin, Delgado, etc. If he can't bring that type of SP, just keep him. He enhances the value of our SP as well and certainly could end up being a guy more valuable to us, than we'd ever get in trade.

I agree. I think we should sell high. It wouldnt take a lot to replace him offensively. It might be a downgrade on defense, but its hard to believe he is ever this good again.

I think Detroit is a definite fit for him and Marmol, maybe we could package them both and get a Porcello/Crosby combo.

I know there are alot of questions about Josh Hamilton, but does anyone see us getting involved in negotiations for him. I dont see two many teams that are willing to spend the money on him.

He would fit on the: Braves, Nats, Brewers, Giants, Orioles; but I dont see any of them spending big money. And the Yankees, Red Sox are trying to cut costs. The Dodgers have a full OF. The way I see it I think he goes back to the Rangers on a deal for much less than he wanted.

I think if we could get him for 4 yrs. 80-90 million we should jump in, just dont give him a NTC and we could always flip him in a few years.

Heard that Grienke is likely to sign with the Dodgers. Probably for a shade under a eleventy billion dollars

Nobody knows anything about where Greinke is going to sign right now. There are early favorites based on hearsay only.

If it's the Dodgers for 6 years I bet it's no less than 125 MM but I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up with upwards of 30 MM as the max year in the contract. Sounds like they're waiting for winter meetings to really get things going.